The Washington Football Team continues to release players as it looks to trim the roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
Washington released 10 players on Monday, none of which were a surprise.
On Tuesday, one of Washington’s first cuts was third-year cornerback Jimmy Moreland. It was a bit of a surprise. A seventh-round pick out of James Madison in 2019, Moreland played in 30 games for Washington over the past two seasons.
He was one of Washington’s top three corners in 2020.
The additions of William Jackson III and Benjamin St-Juste and the emergence of Torry McTyer made Moreland expendable in the end. Also, the versatility of Bobby McCain, Kendall Fuller and Kam Curl helped make Washington’s decision easier.
Veteran running back Peyton Barber was Washington’s short-yardage back in 2020. Washington’s starting running back, Antonio Gibson, should handle those duties in 2021. The emergence of undrafted rookie Jaret Patterson proved too much for Barber.
Gandy-Golden, a fourth-round pick in 2020, was a victim of the numbers game at wide receiver. He had a strong preseason and many, myself included, thought he’d done enough to earn a spot. He would be an ideal candidate for the practice squad if he clears waivers.
Make sure to follow our continuing coverage of all of Washington’s roster moves as it works to trim the roster to 53 players.
